Women and Words

overview 18-24 March 2017

Andi and Jove confess that they swear while fangirling over KD Williamson. They then realize that they really need to take a course on British political parties. (Which may or may not include swearing, depending on how well they do on the exams.)

18 Mar.: Author KD Williamson joined us to talk a bit about “happily ever after” and her forthcoming release, Between the Lines.

23 Mar.: Author and Women and Wordster Renée Bess reminds us of the work and words of James Baldwin, and considers some of the things he might do and say in the current political climate, and what he would warn us about.

Women and Words

Overview, 18-24 Feb. 2017

Andi and Jove attempt to figure out what exactly a “Medieval Pass” is before they wax serious with regard to Ashley Bartlett’s blog and then Renée Bess’ blog. They’re glad that Women and Words is the kind of space contributors feel comfortable expressing thoughts on the topics both Ashley and Renée addressed this week. And then they got crazy again and rave about the movie Mad Max: Fury Road because nothing says date night like post-apocalyptic car chases across a vast wasteland. Especially with Charlize Theron driving. CHARLIZE THERON, people. She can drive us anywhere she wants!

23 Feb.: Author and Women and Wordster Renée Bess wrote a moving piece on dealing (trying to deal) with her mother’s recent death, and how she’s trying to navigate the changed circumstances in her own life.

Jove brought up the LGBT+ readers’ n’ writers’ event held in Seattle every fall. It used to be Gay Romance Northwest Meetup and it has changed its name to Read with Pride Northwest. We’ll have more info as it becomes available. Also, ClexaCon is NEXT FREAKING WEEKEND and Andi is so excited she can BARELY STAND IT.

Women and Words

Overview 5-10 February 2017

Andi and Jove ponder astronomical events (moons, eclipses, and comets, y’all!) then fangirl over practically everybody on the blog because that’s how they roll. Also, they wonder how Fiona Zedde manages to collect all these people in the photos she posts (is there a sign-up sheet? Because they’re in).

5 Feb.: Author and this year’s special speaker at GCLS Penny Mickelbury joined us and chatted a bit about her latest projects, and reminds us to go forward, each in our own best way.

8 Feb.: Author and Women and Wordster Jove Belle with a reminder that she’s doing a reading and author stuff at an event in Portland on the 11th, the Literary Lesbian Love event, a “somewhat romantic book fair.”

The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast

Episode 6 - Catherine Vizzani

This is the exciting and somewhat surprising story of an 18th century Italian woman who received a surprising level of acceptance for her sexual orientation, both from her parents and from an employer.

In this episode we talk about

The outline of Catherine Vizzani’s life

Readings from the English translation of her biography, in all their 18th century glory

Badass Women Save Themsleves

The Fall Season 3

In this episode of Badass Women Save Themselves, Jove and Blythe chat about The Fall.

The Fall Premise

Emmy and Golden Globe winner Gillian Anderson (The X-Files) smolders as a British detective summoned to Belfast to solve a high-profile murder. She quickly recognizes the signs of a serial killer, but the culprit (Jamie Dornan, Once Upon a Time) has already targeted his next victim.

18 November: Author and Women and Wordster Andi Marquette does a Fangirl Friday interview with New York Times bestselling steampunk author Gail Carriger, who just released a F/F novella and we’re giving a copy away on Wednesday of next week. Hit the link to check it out.

Jove and Andi talk about struggling in the wake of the election with writing. Andi also wanted to remind everyone out there that Women and Words does post calls for submissions on its website. CLICK HERE.

And also check out this call for submissions, “Women’s Words, Women’s Lives.” FAST TURNAROUND, friends. 2000 words. CLICK IT AND CHECK IT.

Also! We’ll be closing the Hootenanny sign up form next Friday. That’s our big holiday giveaway that starts Dec. 12! Authors and publishers, if you want to donate books, now’s your chance.